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New Zealand’s political right surges ahead in polls as Ardern’s popularity dips

Centre-right National and libertarian Act could form government, according to latest survey, with Labour-Greens bloc trailing on combined 42% support

The Guardian - AU

Alleged Phillip killer pleads not guilty to murder charge

The teenager had a black cap sitting sideways on his head throughout most of a brief appearance, via audio-visual link,…

The Canberra Times

ACT government forced to rethink teacher workforce projections

New population data had triggered a review of the student enrolment and teacher workforce projections in the ACT.

The Canberra Times

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New COVID cases in ACT fall to lowest level since mid-February

New COVID cases in the ACT dip to lowest in almost six months.

The Canberra Times

As a society, we need to strive for fewer abortions

Let's have a rational, mature, sophisticated conversation about it.

The Canberra Times

'I am Country, and Country is me!' Indigenous ways of teaching could be beneficial for all children

The authors are cultural men who have undertaken learning on and through Country with Elders in NSW, Queensland, and the…

The Conversation

Government set to legislate its 43% emissions reduction target after Greens announce support

The government is now assured it will secure its legislation to enshrine its 43% 2030 emissions reduction target, after Greens…

The Conversation

PM won't turn back on PPRP

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has provided assurances that he will not turn his back on the ruling Palang Pracharath Party…

New Zealand MPs warned not to use TikTok over fears China could access data

House speaker tells all parties not to use the app on parliamentary devices over data security fears

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New pro-PPRP party 'lacks appeal'

All eyes will be on Wednesday's launch of the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party which is widely seen as a…

$50m fire cladding loan scheme unveiled

ACT government announces loans for private flammable cladding works.

The Canberra Times

'Completely rejected': Students with disabilities vastly overrepresented in suspension data

New data reveals the extent to which students with disabilities are suspended from ACT public schools.

The Canberra Times

'I'm not just a family man': How a DJ became a Liberal MLA

Ed Cocks was once a fixture in Canberra's night club scene.

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ACT budget to focus on health, housing

Chief Minister Andrew Barr will hand down the ACT budget on Tuesday following a better than expected recovery revealed in…

ACT government to invest $13 million into treatment services for drug and alcohol dependence in upcoming budget

A Canberra residential facility that provides support to young people dealing with alcohol and drug dependence will double in size…

ACT court hears teenager who admitted stabbing another teen at Canberra park requires long-term supervision

Prosecutors call for a long period of supervision for a boy who admitted to stabbing a teenager during a fight…

'Cruel and degrading': Magistrate slams 'outrageous' actions of police

He says ACT Policing officers breached a suspected drink-driver's human rights when they unlawfully assaulted him and left him face…

The Canberra Times

New ACT COVID cases remain around 1000 a day

The ACT recorded 1007 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8pm Thursday.

The Canberra Times

With our politics, it's amazing we've got this far on climate

NZ's political ability to confront climate change will be greatly diminished if the Greens don't get their act together and…

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Another COVID-19 death and 1000 new cases

The ACT recorded 1000 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8pm on Wednesday.

The Canberra Times

IVCA’s Leo Hamill says Irish firms will continue to attract global private equity investors

AS the world braces for a recession, venture capital faces a few big questions. Is the fountain of cash that…

Irish Independent

Canberra health workforce to grow by 100 this year

Extra allied health practitioners and nurse practitioners at walk-in centres are set to be employed.

The Canberra Times

Chadchart vows to sweep away corruption in capital

City Hall is looking to close graft loopholes by imposing five "quick-win" measures including barring officials from accepting gifts.

Reforms and extra staff for ACT ambulance service to improve performance, staff wellbeing

The ambulance service is experiencing "significant demand".

The Canberra Times

Experts argue COVID-19 public policy unclear after CHO urges 'personal responsibility'

As the public is urged to take up 'personal responsibility' to prevent the spread of COVID-19, experts grow frustrated.

The Canberra Times